Senior Manager Risk & Internal Audit (f/m/d)

Job description

We are looking for you as Senior Manager Risk & Internal Audit (f/m/d) to join our team in Ratingen with immediate effect – be part of our team! As Senior Manager Risk & Internal Audit (f/m/d) , you will be part of our Legal Team and will drive our Risk Management and Internal Audit. Your scope: Drive the vision and execution of the EMEA Risk Management and Internal Audit roadmap—safeguarding business processes while driving regional growth. Act as the interface between EMEA leadership, Global Headquarters (GHQ), the Executive Board, and external auditors to sustainably strengthen corporate governance. Responsibility for the internal control environment in EMEA, including end-to-end J-SOX audits, updating the Risk Control Matrix (RCM), and aligning with global control bodies. Identify, analyze, and report critical EMEA macro-risks directly to Regional Presidents and senior executive management to guide strategic decision-making. Design and conduct tailored audits—ranging from GHQ-mandated reviews to ad-hoc management requests—and deliver pragmatic action plans directly to process owners. Oversee and optimize the regional approval matrix, firmly anchoring accountabilities into daily operations and establishing robust financial authorization controls across business processes. What you bring to the table: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, backed by mandatory professional credentials ( CIA, CPA, ACCA , or equivalent); specialized certifications (CISA, CRMA, or J-SOX training) are a strong plus. 5+ years of experience in risk management and internal audit, ideally honed within a multinational industrial corporate environment or top-tier auditing firm. Operational knowledge of J-SOX compliance, the COSO framework, and IIA standards , with proven experience managing Risk Control Matrices (RCM) and regional Internal Control Systems (ICS). Solid expertise in designing, implementing, and enforcing Delegation of Authority (DoA) frameworks, approval workflows, and transaction authorization structures across complex business units. Ability to lead end-to-end, risk-proportionate audits—translating complex operational reviews into actionable, practical mitigation plans for senior executive leadership. Advanced experience navigating modern enterprise ecosystems, including ERP systems (e.g., SAP ), specialized GRC platforms, audit automation tools, and the Microsoft 365 suite. Business fluency in English and German is key (additional EMEA languages are a strong advantage), coupled with high cultural intelligence and a readiness for international travel. High emotional intelligence, sharp analytical skills, and unquestionable professional judgment—capable of acting as a trusted, independent advisor to C-suite and Board-level stakeholders. To ensure equal opportunities is one of our most important principles. Everyone should have the possibility to develop according to their individual strengths and interests. It is our own aspiration to make all of our decisions regarding applications and hires 100% objectively. We exclusively orientate on qualifications and the person's suitability with regard to the respective vacancy. Niterra does not tolerate any discrimination on the basis of gender, nationality, ethical or social background, origin, religion, disabilities, age, sexual orientation or identity - or any other discrimination for that matter.